GHSA-rmqr-h98c-qg2m: Duplicate Advisory Path Traversal Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-rmqr-h98c-qg2m is a HIGH path traversal vulnerability (CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyfaq: path traversal in client::deleteclientfolder enables arbitrary directory deletion by non-super-admin admins. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.2.

GHSA-rmqr-h98c-qg2m at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rmqr-h98c-qg2m
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-rmqr-h98c-qg2m

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

phpMyFAQ/phpMyFAQ fixed: 4.1.2 
Upgrade phpMyFAQ/phpMyFAQ to 4.1.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for phpMyFAQ/phpMyFAQ

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-rmqr-h98c-qg2m, inspect your project dependencies for Duplicate Advisory:

inspect dependencies for phpMyFAQ/phpMyFAQ

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.2), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path, where the product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. In Duplicate Advisory, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-gh9p-q46p-57g2. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in Client::deleteClientFolder that allows admins with INSTANCE_DELETE permission to delete arbitrary directories. Attackers can submit traversal sequences like https://../../../<path> in the client URL parameter to recursively delete directories outside the intended clientFolder scope.

GHSA-rmqr-h98c-qg2m Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpMyFAQ/phpMyFAQ
 Packagist
< 4.1.2
4.1.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-gh9p-q46p-57g2
NVD — GHSA-rmqr-h98c-qg2m NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-45008
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-path-traversal-in-client-deleteclientfolder-via-url-parameter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-rmqr-h98c-qg2m?
GHSA-rmqr-h98c-qg2m is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving phpMyFAQ: Path traversal in Client::deleteClientFolder enables arbitrary directory deletion by non-super-admin admins under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.2 across affected packages: phpMyFAQ/phpMyFAQ.
What version fixes GHSA-rmqr-h98c-qg2m?
Upgrading to 4.1.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is phpMyFAQ/phpMyFAQ affected?
Yes, phpMyFAQ/phpMyFAQ is affected in releases prior to 4.1.2. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-rmqr-h98c-qg2m?
GHSA-rmqr-h98c-qg2m is classified under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path (The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-rmqr-h98c-qg2m?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for phpMyFAQ/phpMyFAQ'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "modified" : "2026-06-09T00:00:53Z",
  "published" : "2026-05-15T21:31:32Z",
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  "details" : "### Duplicate Advisory\nThis advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-gh9p-q46p-57g2. This link is maintained to preserve external references.\n\n### Original Description\nphpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in Client::deleteClientFolder that allows admins with INSTANCE_DELETE permission to delete arbitrary directories. Attackers can submit traversal sequences like https://../../../<path> in the client URL parameter to recursively delete directories outside the intended clientFolder scope.",
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